DOCOMO PACIFIC
22 island are also substantive . However , he notes that both applications are principally based upon fixed 5G networks , and that the process of finding applications for 5G mobile that aren ’ t already being supported by the last generation of technology is an ongoing process .
“ For me , there ’ s one major application for mobile 5G in Guam that I ’ m most excited about and that ’ s fiber replacement . If I can get internet speeds that are comparable to fiber without having to dig up the ground or drill holes in people ’ s walls , that ’ s a game changer .” Guam is located in what ’ s colloquially known as “ Typhoon Alley ”. Every year , some of the world ’ s most devastating storms sweep across the Pacific and break on the island . As a result , Boss explains that buildings on the island tend to be made of reinforced concrete . “ In-building penetration is a big issue ,” he says . “ If I can use 5G to go into a neighbourhood and achieve fiber-like speeds through wireless , by dropping a tower near my users , that ’ s a significant game changer for our market .”
JULY 2020